Pizza Press goes national by staying local

November 21, 2017

The Pizza Press plans to open 30 locations by early next year, and chain leadership said each one will have a local focus, unique to its area. A news release…

Creamistry puts 3 more Liquid-nitro ice cream shops in Houston

November 21, 2017

California-based liquid nitrogen ice cream brand, Creamistry, is bringing its frosty show to Houston's Town & Country Village, a news release said. The…

Webinar: Point of Sale tricks to detect theft

November 21, 2017

Your POS is more than its humble “point of sale" name would suggest. It's a virtual detective with all kinds of information that can help restaurant leaders…

California Tortilla seeking franchisees in North Carolina

November 20, 2017

California Tortilla has signed an agreement to open its first unit in Raleigh, North Carolina.    Planning to open late 2018, the brand is looking for…

Visa to award food trucks $10,000 for going cashless

November 20, 2017

Visa will award up to $500,000 to 50 food truck, restaurant or café small businesses ($10,000 per winner) that best answer the question, "How could going…

Yo Sushi acquires Canada's Bento Sushi for $100 million

November 20, 2017

Yo Sushi has acquired Bento Sushi, North America's second largest sushi brand, for CAN $100 million and Mayfair Equity Partners, who partnered with the Yo…

Chuck E. Cheese 'schools' fast casuals on appealing to millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Chuck E Cheese feels like a safe place for my family, and that's saying a lot these days.

Pokeatery gone fishin' in Texas

November 17, 2017

Pokeatery, a Northern California-based poke concept, will open its first location outside of California in Austin, Texas, before year's end. The restaurant…

Melt Shop signs 1st domestic franchise agreement

November 16, 2017

Melt Shop has signed its first domestic franchise agreement with 717 Food Group to open a unit next year inside Staten Island Mall, in Staten Island, New…

Rising Roll Cafe set for Memphis expansion

November 16, 2017

Rising Roll Cafe, an Atlanta-based gourmet sandwich concept, has signed a franchise agreement for the development of three stores in Memphis, Tennessee. The…

92-year-old hot dog concept now franchising

November 16, 2017

After 92 years in business, Tulsa-based Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop is franchising. Founded by Greek immigrant, Christ Economou in 1926, in downtown Tulsa…

Fazoli's adds to leadership team

November 16, 2017

Fazoli's has appointed three industry veterans to its leadership team: Jeff Sturgis as CDO, Rodney Lee as CFO and Jodie Conrad as VP of marketing. "The…

FAT Brands to acquire Hurricane Grill and Wings

November 16, 2017

FAT Brands Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million. The acquisition, which will be funded with cash on hand and…

Drumstick-roll please: KFC exec to share secret (branding) recipe as keynote of Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

George Felix, KFC's director of brand communications, will share his secret recipe on how KFC is resonating with both millennials and Baby Boomers at the 201…

Buffalo Wild Wings upgrades online experience

November 15, 2017

Buffalo Wild Wings has unveiled a website that makes it easier for wing-lovers to see, find and order their favorite Buffalo Wild Wings menu items, according…

Be like Amazon to win the 'Great Restaurant Market Share War'

The only way for restaurants to grow is to optimize every single aspect of their businesses.

Biscuitville opens North Carolina unit with redesign

November 15, 2017

Biscuitville Fresh Southern opened this week in Walkertown, North Carolina. The restaurant, which is east of Winston-Salem near the intersection of Hwy. 15…

Pie Five to touch down at San Francisco airport

November 15, 2017

Pie Five Pizza is set to touchdown at San Francisco International Airport when its newest location opens later this fall, which is the first California-based…

How digital signage can boost customer dwell time at restaurants

by Richard Ventura — VP Business Development, NEC Display Solutions

Use of digital signage in the restaurant space has been growing exponentially as operators realize the flexibility, marketing and branding opportunities it…

Corner Bakery, Newk's, Saladworks leaders on making data make money

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Three restaurant leaders discuss best practices for best data returns.